Colonies of Benevolence – Zeijerveld Gravel Section loop from Roden

Colonies of Benevolence – Zeijerveld Gravel Section loop from Roden

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4.4

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481

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Colonies of Benevolence – Zeijerveld Gravel Section loop from Roden

04:18

72.6km

100m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.7 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Gravel across the heath

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Heathland, forest, and wildlife. Note close the gates again.

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6.90 km

Gravel and Sand Path Along the Forest Edge

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Yes, another beautiful gravel path where you can cycle in the shade of the forest. Good to loop with other gravel strips.

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12.8 km

Winding Gravel Path

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Bring binoculars, there is wildlife to spot in every season. Fantastic area to discover. Benches for a short lunch break.

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15.2 km

Meeuwenweg

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A choice between cycle path and dirt road.

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28.4 km

Colonies of Benevolence

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From a charity these poor colonies were founded. A place where poor people, beggars and the homeless got shelter and were given the opportunity to work. Veenhuizen was one of …

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34.7 km

Tonckensbos

Forest

48.2 km

Kransakkerveen

Lake

49.7 km

Zeijerveld Gravel Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very wide and beautiful gravel path. Can be combined with several good gravel paths nearby

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52.0 km

Zeijerveld gravel section

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful between the meadows, a few kilometers of straight gravel 🚲🌪

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64.8 km

The most beautiful stretch in Northern Drenthe

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The title says enough. It doesn't get much more picturesque than this stretch.

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72.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

19.9 km

6.65 km

2.09 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

17.7 km

17.6 km

5.80 km

4.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

14°C

8°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Colonies of Benevolence – Zeijerveld Gravel Section loop from Roden

Gravel across the heath

Gravel and Sand Path Along the Forest Edge

Winding Gravel Path

Meeuwenweg

Colonies of Benevolence

Zeijerveld Gravel Section

Zeijerveld gravel section

The most beautiful stretch in Northern Drenthe

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